Helleborus odorus cyclophyllus

Botanical Nomenclature

Helleborus odorus cyclophyllus

Common Name

Taxonomy- Family

Ranunculaceae

Distinguishing Features of the Plant

Helleborus odorus cyclophyllus is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing up to 30cm, with lobed, green-yellow leaves and white-greenish flowers. The flowering lasts from December to April and the harvesting takes place all year round.

The whole plant is used as cardiotonic and local anesthetic, due to its high content in cardiac glycosides. In folk medicine it is recommended to stimulate the memory and for the treatment of mental illness, epilepsy and various skin diseases (purulent wounds). It is applied to the scalp in order to reduce the hair loss, to treat the dandruff and to strengthen the hair follicle.

Method of Administration

The plant is administered as cardio in the form of tablets and ampoules. In folk medicine it is used in the form of herbal tea (a quantity of dried herb in a cup of boiled water, 2-3 times a day)

Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.

Toxicity- Adverse Effects

Attention required as the plant is poisonous, narcotic and toxic to the skin. Plant's consumption may lead to death.